Tag: corona
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Man vaccinated for Covid 217 times reports no Side effects: scientists
A German man who deliberately got vaccinated for Covid-19 a whopping 217 times did not report any side effects from his many jabs, according to researchers studying possibly the “most vaccinated person in history”. The immune system of the 62-year-old man from the central German city of Magdeburg — who has not been named —…
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Mysterious pneumonia outbreak: WHO asks China for more data on respiratory illness
Beijing (AFP) – The World Health Organization has asked China for more data on a respiratory illness spreading in the north of the country, urging people to take steps to reduce the risk of infection. Northern China has reported an increase in “influenza-like illness” since mid-October when compared to the same period in the previous three…
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Labourers demand increase in monthly wages, pensions
On May 15, the provincial president of the Muttahida Labour Federation (MLF) in Peshawar, Muhammad Iqbal stated that the current price hikes had made life difficult for poor workers but the government had remained silent. He remarked that the provincial and federal governments should enhance monthly wages and the Employees’ Old-Age Benefit Institution pension in…
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US eases in-person visa interviews to cut wait time
United States (US) has decided to take a lenient view for certain non-immigrant visas and curtail visa waiting time. “The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in profound reductions in the department’s visa processing capacity,” the US embassy said in a statement. “As global travel rebounds, we are taking these temporary steps to further our commitment to safely…
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Hajj to be held with a limited number of people this year: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has announced that it will strictly limit the number of people who can take part in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage because of the coronavirus, putting to rest the fears that Hajj might be cancelled altogether. Saudi Hajj Minister Mohammed Banten had asked Muslims to delay finalising their plans “until the situation is clear”…
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President Alvi endorses video removed by YouTube for spreading coronavirus misinformation
President Arif Alvi retweeted a tweet by his son, Awab Alvi, on April 26, and said: “Lockdown or No Lockdown? Coronavirus is new so there is a major difference of opinion in the world & in Pakistan on how to handle it. As data comes in, opinions change. So please keep an open mind. This…
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As economies fall, Apple ‘quietly’ launches new, only $399 iPhone
Apple has “quietly” — without fanfare — unveiled a new entry-level iPhone, aiming to appeal to consumers facing a suddenly bleaker economic backdrop. The updated iPhone SE will start at $399, or less than half the price of its flagship devices, and be available for order as of today (Friday) in more than 40 markets.…
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Mani hits back at those labelling his charity efforts as ‘cheap publicity stunt’
In the past week, there has been a lot of debate over whether celebrities should be open about their charity efforts or not. While a lot of people were of the opinion that celebrities should keep it private, celebrities have opened up and said that the only reason they are sharing their efforts is because…
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British PM Boris Johnson shifted to ICU
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened. “Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital,” a spokesperson for No 10…
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Nestlé Pakistan pledges Rs 100 million to support vulnerable communities during COVID-19 pandemic
To meet the nutritional needs of both affectees and frontline workers during these times, Nestlé Pakistan has committed 100 million rupees in the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the pledge, Nestlé Pakistan will give product and cash donations, which will include 4 million servings of milk, iron-fortified dairy products, baby cereals,…